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  * Contributors:
  * IBM - Initial API and implementation
  *******************************************************************************/
 package org.eclipse.core.internal.utils;

 /**
  * A string pool participant is used for sharing strings between several
  * unrelated parties. Typically a single <code>StringPool</code> instance
  * will be created, and a group of participants will be asked to store their
  * strings in the pool. This allows participants to share equal strings
  * without creating explicit dependencies between each other.
  * <p>
  * Clients may implement this interface.
  * </p>
  *
  * @see StringPool
  * @since 3.1
  */
 public interface IStringPoolParticipant {
     /**
      * Instructs this participant to share its strings in the provided
      * pool.
      */
     public void shareStrings(StringPool pool);
 }

